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With Congress returning from Spring Recess, it’s a good time to evaluate lawmakers’ efforts to advance permitting reforms aimed at unleashing American energy.

America’s AI boom faces a looming obstacle: electricity generation. Natural gas, is the logical source for supplying reliable, around-the-clock power that will be needed to meet AI’s demands.

We’re pleased both the House and Senate are focused on energy policies in the budget reconciliation process. As the legislative process continues to take shape, it’s important that energy remains atop the priority list and fulfills the promise of a “big, beautiful bill.”

After reviewing President Trump’s energy Executive Orders issued on Inauguration Day, it’s clear that energy is a major policy priority.

Reality has already started to creep into the energy transition: Renewables aren’t sufficient to power a globally competitive Artificial Intelligence industry in the United States. Natural gas is needed.

Source Rock Blog Conservation Courtesy of the Oilfield October 24, 2024 As Americans venture outdoors to enjoy national, state, and local parks, it’s a prime moment to spotlight the largest federal investments in public lands conservation in the past 50 years as well as emerging threats. Now in its fourth year, the Great American Outdoors…

While doing a deep dive into our history as part of our anniversary celebrations, I’ve been struck how cyclical many of the issues are that the Alliance has faced over the last 50 years. There are ebbs and flows to access to public lands, EPA regulations, and taxes.

Despite the Biden administration’s recent halt on permit approvals for liquified natural gas (LNG) export terminals, other recent announcements show that pressure from the public, trade groups, state officials, and Congress can hamstring the administration’s worst proposals. Here’s a quick review of the latest actions, good and bad.